The plot thickens...

I use a service that handles the entire process soup-to-nuts for $450.

They will insist that they need to understand all the in's & outs of the alphabet soup of S corp, C Corp, LLC, etc. etc. 

First, a definition.callus |ˈkaləs| (also callous)nouna thickened and hardened part of the skin or soft tissue, esp. in an area that has been subjected to friction.RE investing is not for the timid or for the overly sensitive.

The plot has deifinitely thickened.

I get the syndication route... and its soup de jour for a lot of folks trying their first ones.however there is EXTREME risk in this as a sponsor.. and that is downside risk.. if you have a market move against you .. ( and they do were do you think distressed assets come from in the first place)your personal liability to your investors is very high.. to the point of being dragged into lawsuits and many end up robbing Peter to pay Paul to keep it going then get criminally charged..

Ah, the plot thickens.  

So I was wondering if there is a real "soup to nuts" guide for beginning investors that are looking to buy and hold rental properties when they are starting from $0 and have no wealthy friends or family to rely on for non-traditional investment loans. 

I would recommend running your own numbers soup to nuts.

The plot thickens...Did the LL perform a move-in checklist walkthrough with you?